Guardianship and Conservatorship

Colorado Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorneys

When a loved one has reached the point they can no longer make responsible decisions about their own debts and or finances, it is time to consider the options available. At the law office of David N. Sutton & Associates, LLC, we can help you through the sensitive process of obtaining a guardianship or conservatorship over your parent or other loved one.

Contact our elder law firm to speak with an empathetic guardianship lawyer.

Serving Family Needs Since 1977

If a power of attorney has become invalid or if estate planning alternatives were never implemented, obtaining a court ordered guardianship or conservatorship may be necessary. As an experienced lawyer, David Sutton can help you understand if a guardianship or conservatorship is necessary and guide you through the process to obtain court approval.

• Guardianship: a guardianship enables an appointed individual to manage the day to day decisions of a loved one, such as managing medications, healthcare appointments, daily care, and other needs
• Conservatorship: a conservatorship enables an appointed individual to manage an individuals finances or property, such as paying bills, managing investments and other daily finance needs

Process for Obtaining a Guardianship or Conservatorship

Once a request has been made to the court for a guardianship or conservatorship, the court will appoint a Court Visitor to visit the individual, evaluate stability, and give an independent report to the court. This may involve:

• Learning if the individual understands what is going on
• Learning if the individual objects or needs an attorney
• Gaining perspectives of the family, friends, and doctor
• Other evaluations

The court will review the Court Visitor report, medical records, take witness testimony, and make a decision on whether a guardianship or conservatorship is necessary. In addition to helping you through this tense process, we will ensure you understand your duties as a guardian or conservator, how to move forward, and how to maintain compliance with annual report filings.

Compassionate Guidance through Difficult Decisions

As supportive elder law attorneys, we understand how difficult it may be to consider that your parent or other family member is incapable managing day to day tasks on their own. However, it may be in their best interest to have assistance.

Contact us for a no-obligation consultation with a skilled conservatorship and guardianship lawyer.